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Pretext word meaning and definition

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Meaning and definition for "pretext" word

[noun] an artful or simulated semblance; "under the guise of friendship he betrayed them"
[noun] something serving to conceal plans; a fictitious reason that is concocted in order to conceal the real reason
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\Pre"text\ (?; 277), n. [F. pr['e]texte, L. praetextum, fr. praetextus, p. p. of praetexere to weave before, allege as an excuse; prae before + texere to weave. See {Text}.] Ostensible reason or motive assigned or assumed as a color or cover for the real reason or motive; pretense; disguise. They suck the blood of those they depend on, under a pretext of service and kindness. --L'Estrange. With how much or how little pretext of reason. --Dr. H. More. Syn: Pretense; excuse; semblance; disguise; appearance. See {Pretense}.

Synonyms for pretext

guise, pretence, pretense, stalking-horse

See also: color | colour | dissembling | feigning | pretence | pretense | putoff | semblance |

The fun area, different aproach to word »pretext«

Let's analyse "pretext" as pure text. This string has Seven letters in Two syllables and Two vowels. 28.6% of vowels is 10% less then average English word. Written in backwards: TXETERP. Average typing speed for these characters is 1840 milliseconds. [info]

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Morse code: .--. .-. . - . -..- -

Numerology

Hearts desire number calculated from vowels: pretext: 5 + 5 = 10, reduced: 1 . and the final result is One.
Destiny number calculated from all letters: pretext: 7 + 9 + 5 + 2 + 5 + 6 + 2 = 36, reduced: 9, and the final result is Nine.

Tarot cards

Letter Num. Tarot c. Intensity Meaning
E (2) 5 Hierophant Wise, Crafty, Daring, Inventive
P (1) 16 Tower Craftsman, Laborer, Builder
R (1) 18 Moon Patient, Determined, Strong
T (2) 20 Judgement Unswerving, Steadfast, Demanding, Forceful
X (1) 24 Queen of Wands Dependent, Caring, Sensual, Loving

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